Boey takes his chance against Chelsea – Bayern chief pleased | OneFootball

Sacha Boey seized his opportunity impressively during FC Bayern's Champions League opener against FC Chelsea. The Frenchman came into the game following Josip Stanisic's injury and impressed with a committed performance. Sporting director Christoph Freund had strong words of praise afterward.

Boey was substituted in the 51st minute when the match was still on a knife-edge at 2-1. The right-back immediately made his presence felt, winning numerous duels and setting up a great chance for Michael Olise with a precise pass. “He came in unprepared because Stanisic got injured. It was a moment when Chelsea was still fully in the game at 2-1. He seemed to win every duel, played a really good game, and set up Michael Olise's big chance,” Freund explained after the match.

The sporting director went even further: “He played a top game, and I'm extremely happy for him. His time here hasn't been easy so far; he was often injured at the beginning. It's not easy for him, but when you see how he works in training, I'm just pleased that he could show his worth again over a longer period in an important game. It's a nice story; everyone was very, very happy with him.”

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Boey transferred to Munich in January 2024 but has rarely met expectations so far. Injuries repeatedly set the 25-year-old back, and he often faced criticism. However, the current personnel situation at Bayern could now work in his favor. With the absences of Stanisic and Guerreiro, Boey is likely to be called upon more frequently in the coming weeks.

Against Chelsea, he showed that he not only brings defensive stability but can also make an impact offensively. Ball security, courage in forward play, and strength in duels characterized his performance, which generated positive headlines both internally and externally.

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